I am publishing a book and my agent is sure that the publisher will want me to add in that I am a IM finisher. My question is whether I can put in that I "finished a full Ironman" or if this would be a trademark violation.
The IM website (http://www.ironman.com/...q.aspx#axzz54v8zDabN) seems vague, and one legal opinion seems to say it's fine to use it in a general sense (https://www.galvanilegal.com/...scribe-a-race-i-did/), but I want to double-check with any attorneys or legal experts on here. The issue in my case is that it would be used in a book from which I would profit. I can't see other trademarked entities such as "World Series" or "NBA" pursuing legal action, but I'm not so trusting of WTC. I'd rather use Ironman than "completed a full-distance triathlon", but I don't want a legal battle either. Thoughts?
The IM website (http://www.ironman.com/...q.aspx#axzz54v8zDabN) seems vague, and one legal opinion seems to say it's fine to use it in a general sense (https://www.galvanilegal.com/...scribe-a-race-i-did/), but I want to double-check with any attorneys or legal experts on here. The issue in my case is that it would be used in a book from which I would profit. I can't see other trademarked entities such as "World Series" or "NBA" pursuing legal action, but I'm not so trusting of WTC. I'd rather use Ironman than "completed a full-distance triathlon", but I don't want a legal battle either. Thoughts?